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This chess game between Nikita Nikolaev (1218) and Mariya Rakitskaja (2253) was played at White Nights in 2005 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed (E01).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nikita Nikolaev vs Mariya Rakitskaja?
Nikita Nikolaev vs Mariya Rakitskaja (2005) finished 1-0, a win for Nikita Nikolaev.
What opening was played in Nikita Nikolaev vs Mariya Rakitskaja?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed (ECO E01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nikita Nikolaev vs Mariya Rakitskaja, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.